Jerry Adler, an actor known for his role as Hesh Rabkin on "The Sopranos," has died at 96. The star became an actor in his 60s after directing theater.

Sopranos' Star Jerry Adler, Broadway Backstage Vet Turned Late-In-Life Actor, Dies at 96 NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Adler, who spent decades behind the scenes of storied Broadway productions before pivoting to acting in his 60s,

Actor Jerry Adler, best known for playing consigliere Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin in The Sopranos, has died aged 96. Although he found fame on the small screen, Adler did not start acting until his early 60s - as he was preparing to retire from an illustrious behind-the-scenes Broadway career.